Interpretive Handbook

Test
61486 :
BMPR1A Gene, Known Mutation

Juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS) is a rare hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome caused by mutations in the SMAD4 or BMPR1A genes. JPS is characterized by the presence of multiple histologically defined juvenile polyps in the upper and/or lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract and an increased risk for GI cancers. Age of onset for cancer development is typically in the second or third decade of life, although some patients present with a more severe infantile-onset form of the disease. JPS is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, although a significant proportion of probands have no family history. Approximately 50% of patients with JPS have an identifiable mutation in the SMAD4 or BMPR1A genes.

Note: This test is appropriate for predictive testing in families in which a point mutation or small insertion/deletion/duplication has been identified. SDEL / Single-Gene Large Deletion and Duplication Analysis is appropriate for predictive testing in families in which a large deletion or duplication (whole exon or multiexon) has been identified. If a familial mutation has not been previously identified, full analysis of the BMPR1A gene is more appropriate, order BMPMS / BMPR1A Gene, Full Gene Analysis.

All detected alterations are evaluated according to American College of Medical Genetics recommendations.(1) Variants are classified based on known, predicted, or possible pathogenicity and reported with interpretive comments detailing their potential or known significance.

The identification of a disease-causing mutation in an affected family member is necessary before predictive testing for other family members can be offered. If a familial mutation has not been previously identified, order BMPMS / BMPR1A Gene, Full Gene Analysis.

Analysis is performed for the familial mutation provided only. This assay does not rule out the presence of other mutations within this gene or within other genes that may be associated with hereditary colorectal cancer.

We strongly recommend that patients undergoing predictive testing receive genetic counseling both prior to testing and after results are available.

Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, family history, and other laboratory data. Any error in the diagnosis or in the pedigree provided to us, including false-paternity, could lead to erroneous interpretation of results.

A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call Mayo Medical Laboratories at 800-533-1710 for instructions on testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.